Released earlier in 2020, the Kannada romantic drama Dia which was directed by KS Asoka had been received well and after its OTT release on Amazon prime was watched by many people including Tamil audience during the lockdown.

While it was said by the producer of Dia earlier that many teams have approached for the remake rights of the movie, the latest buzz is that the Tamil remake of Dia might be directed by Manoj leonel Jahson who has directed the yet to be released Kuthirai Vaal.

Produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions and Yazhi films, Kuthirai Vaal starring Kalaiyarasan and Anjali Patil recently had its first look released. An official announcement on the Tamil remake of Dia can be expected soon. Dia starred Pruthvi Ambaar, Dheekshith, and Kushee in lead roles, and had music by B Ajaneesh Loknath.